CVE-2026-5974
FoundationAgents MetaGPT terminal.py Bash.run os command injection
Description
A vulnerability was determined in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. The affected element is the function Bash.run in the library metagpt/tools/libs/terminal.py. This manipulation causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
INFO
Published Date :
April 9, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 9, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update FoundationAgents MetaGPT to a version later than 0.8.1.
- Apply vendor patch when available.
- Review Bash.run function for secure coding practices.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was determined in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to 0.8.1. The affected element is the function Bash.run in the library metagpt/tools/libs/terminal.py. This manipulation causes os command injection. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-78 Added CWE CWE-77 Added Reference https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/ Added Reference https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/issues/1931 Added Reference https://github.com/FoundationAgents/MetaGPT/pull/1940 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/791758 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/356528 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/356528/cti